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All Work And No Play For Mums On Holiday

Most of us work hard all year and save up for our well earned two week break with the family. There are lots of things to organise in a family holiday, making sure everyone has enough of the right kind of clothing, money, travel documents and insurance even arrangements for looking after pets have to be done before we ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Stay Safe On Holiday

Experts are urging British holidaymakers to stay safe abroad by making sure they have adequate travel insurance in place to protect against all eventualities. As the holiday season approaches, every year, many families will be jetting off to escape the British weather and enjoy the sun, but not all will have full trav...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Insurers Wait For Festive Getaway Claims

We all look forward to our holidays but we should be more prepared for problems according to new research. According to a luggage delivery firm, the festive season has the highest number of reported incidents of lost luggage per passenger. And this can be exacerbated by other unforeseen problems. For example, a fault...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Operator Travel Insurance 'Not A Good Idea'

We all look forward to our time away whether it is a sun filled two week Mediterranean holiday or a weekend break in the UK. And, of course, there are a million and one things to do before we can go away; one of the most important of which is travel insurance. However, it seems we need to be more careful about where we...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

More Holidaymakers Looking For Caravan Deals

A greater amount of people are looking for a caravan holiday, according to research from a vacation firm. A leading holiday park firm has reported a 30 per cent rise in the number of Britons making bookings. It added that it invested more than £40 million in caravan sites in order "to meet and exceed guest ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Two Thirds Of Us Fall Out While On Holiday

We have all been there, we look forward to our two weeks away all year then as soon as we get in the car to go to the airport a fight breaks out. It doesn’t matter if you are going abroad or staying in the UK, whether it is Timbuktu or Clacton, sometimes the close proximity of our loved ones make stress levels go...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Being Driven Abroad

Many people now, it seems, are driving on holiday rather than taking the plane. This gives a much more adventurous feel to your getaway. It also is much more flexible and may even be more environmentally favourable than alternative methods of transport. No doubt this is the reason why nearly one in five drivers in the...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Stay At Home To Go Away

Many of us are feeling the pinch as the credit crunch stretches on and on. For most of us this means doing without little luxuries like eating out, a night on the town and apparently going abroad on holiday. There are close to seven million people in the UK who have not left the region to go on holiday, it has been re...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Britons Are Living For Their Holidays

With the credit crunch stretching on and on and the winters getting colder and colder, despite the government telling us we are going through Global Warming, life in the UK can sometimes seem a bit bleak. No wonder, then, that many of us are just counting the days until we have our two weeks in the sun. According to n...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

‘Quirky Cruises' Becoming More Popular

This year could see a rise in the number of Brits taking out travel insurance for quirky cruises, if the comments of one group of sea-lovers are anything to go by. Cruise Critic claimed the variety of ship-based holidays available these days may surprise some people. The organisation notes that it is not just nudist c...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Holidaymakers Boosted By New Flights To France

Despite the jocular ribbing we give the country, France is a very popular holiday destination for many of us in the UK. Its closeness makes it an ideal place for a short trip but it is juts foreign enough to feel like we have really been away. There are many ways to get across the Channel you can fly, drive or take a ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

One Price For Flights Is Better

Traditionally when you booked a ticket with an airline you knew what you were getting. There would be no extra fees for food or luggage allowance. You knew you would get at least one meal depending on the length of the flight. There would be drinks available and possibly even a film. Nowadays though, with the rise of b...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

What are the options for parking at an airport

Driving to an airport rather than using public transport could be one way of reducing the hassle of a holiday. Many people who take their car to the airport for storage while on their jaunts can often be troubled when it comes to choosing the right parking package for them. The length of a holiday will obviously ha...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

How can I stay healthy on a long-haul flight

Long-haul flights, by their very nature, can sometimes require staying in a confined space for extended periods of time. Many fliers tend to panic about their flight; being stuck in a "tube" for more than 9 hours can be a claustrophobic experience that can get to the best of us. Some experts have offered ti...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Who organises airport transfers

Stepping straight off the plane to your hotel would make for a pretty easy holiday commute – and a noisy one. Many people like to start their holiday in a hassle-free way by arranging to be picked up and taken to their hotel, villa or house - this is known as an airport transfer. For this reason, airport tran...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

How Can A Travel Agent Help With My Holiday

Traditionally the travel agent was the first stop when booking the holiday. They were virtually the only means of getting access to foreign hotels and airline bookings. Every year many of us would scour the windows searching for the best deals and often waiting until the last minute to see how cheap we could get a two ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Why can a short-haul flight be ill-advised

Many people use short-haul flights to enjoy holidays at home or conduct business efficiently, making them a popular service for those who cannot afford the time of travelling by car. These flights are often very cheap, encouraging more and more people to take short haul trips every year. However, there are those who...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Have Phonecard Will Travel

When away on holiday we sometimes find we need access to a phone, perhaps for an emergency. However, some people feel that taking their mobile phone away with them can be a hassle and a risk. A relatively inexpensive alternative would be to take a phonecard instead. Although avoiding taking a mobile on holiday may not...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Cork, Ireland Flights from UK Review

How can I get to Cork from the UK Just a short flight from the UK and well-located for exploring Ireland's famous green hills, Cork remains a hugely popular short-haul destination among British holidaymakers. This popularity is helped in no small measure by a wealth of cheap flights from most parts of the country, ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

The Good Hotel Guide

New edition now out The Good Hotel Guide** does exactly what it says on the cover - and it's been showing us the way to go for a generation. Now up to it's 26th edition (it's published every00:00 Thu 12th Sep 2002